Host at Avvio

Job Details: Job Location: Avvio - Cranston, RI, Salary Range: $16.00 - $17.00Hourly, Host

Avvio

Cranston, RI

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Avvio is looking for a Host to join the team.

Our approachable, yet traditional menu features classic Italian dishes, pizzas, and wood-fire grilled entrees that use ingredients sourced locally and directly from Italy. Located in the heart of Garden City Center, this restaurant is a favorite among the locals! Avvio is proud to be part of the Newport Restaurant Group!

About the Position: In the Host role, you will coordinate seating of guests to provide fast and courteous service.

About You: You are friendly, outgoing, and driven to succeed. You have a strong passion for hospitality and the ability to work well in a fast-paced, team environment.

Essential Duties:

Schedules dining reservations and arranges parties or special services for diners
Greets guests, escorts them to tables, and provides menus
Answers phone
Communicates guests’ needs to service staff and management.

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive compensation $16-$17/Hour!
RI/MA Sick Leave
Financial & Employee Ownership:

Generous Company 401k match
Employee Ownership Opportunities

Employee Perks:

35% discount when dining in our locations (including food and beverages)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Programs
Tenure Program
Referral Bonus Program
Holiday Appreciation Bonus

    *Depending on your annual hours worked, you may also be eligible for:

Health & Wellness:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible and Dependent Care spending account options
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Voluntary Benefits:

Telemedicine access

Wholesaler Club Reimbursement Program
Vacation paid time off

About Newport Restaurant Group: We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company. What does it mean to work for an 100% Employee-Owned Company?  If you decide to join our team, you’ll not just be an employee — you’ll be eligible to become an owner in the company. Really, there’s no catch, we invest in our employees, and they in turn invest their time, energy and talents in our businesses!  We have one of the strongest, friendliest hospitality staffs in New England. Our common goal is to make people happy through great food, great locations and great teamwork. If you feel the same, we want to hear from you.

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Qualifications: Qualifications:

Must have flexible schedule to work during days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed. Sundays are required.
Restaurant and OpenTable experience are preferred however, we are willing to train the right candidate.

Skills & Abilities:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Problem-solving skills
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift and move 25-50 pounds
Be collaborative, using a team approach to creating an equitable workplace environment and have respectful working relationships